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Persian (Japanese: ペルシアン, HepburnPersian) (PURR-shin[1]) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, and a Dark-type introduced in Generation VII.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Persian resembles a large cat. Its fur is beige in color, and it has a curly tail. There is also a small, red gem on its forehead, which is said to give the Pokémon power. The Persian is named after the Persian breed of cat, although it resembles a cougar, with a yellowish white fur color. It may possibly be an albino cougar. Another possibility is that it is based on a Siamese cat, a breed of cat which, much like Persian, has a beige coloring and black ears and medium-sized whiskers.

Alolan Persian concept art

Concept artwork of Alolan Persian.

Persian's Alolan form generally resembles its normal one, albeit colored light blue gray. However its most noticeable distinction is its comically oversized spherical head, disproportionately large compared to its slimmer body. The gem on its head is now blue, and it has narrow, half-closed eyes and large rounded ears.

Behavior[]

This Pokémon, while very beautiful and elegant is not the best pet, especially for new trainers. The reason for this is that Persian are known to have unpredictable temperaments and are apt to turn vicious in the blink of an eye, one moment it might be contentedly purring and rubbing its head against its trainer's hand while it is being petted, the next it could unsheathe its claws and scratch the hand that was petting it. Its tail raising straight is a sign of it being ready to pounce and attack.

The Alolan form of this Pokémon is even more difficult to look after, since it was spoiled by the royal families in ancient Alola and thus has made them much more disobedient towards Trainers. Despite this, it could be a strong battler in battles but not without applying underhanded tactics such as blindsiding and sucker punching, and will hostilely torment its fallen foes, though it sometimes gets defeated by opponents' counterattacks because of underestimation.

Natural Abilities[]

Some Persian have the ability Limber while others have Technician. Limber prevents Persian from being paralyzed. Technician powers up non-effective moves. Persian will have the Dreamworld ability Unnerve which will prevent its opponent from consuming its berry.

As for the Alolan varient, it has Fur Coat, Technician & Rattled.

Habitat[]

Persian are usually commonly spotted at roads near cities and towns. Wild Persian are harder and rarer to be sighted.

Evolution[]

Persian is the evolved form of Meowth, as of level 28, while for Alolan Form, with max Friendship.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Meowth (Blue only) None
Yellow Trade None
Gold and Silver Route 7 (Silver only) Rare
Crystal Route 7 Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Many Sevii Islands locations Rare
Emerald Evolve Meowth None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Meowth None
Platinum Evolve Meowth None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 7, Cerulean Cave (SoulSilver only) Rare
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World None
X and Y Transfer None


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

  • Yellow

    The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.

  • Gold

    Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.

  • Silver

    Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.

  • Crystal

    Behind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaric side. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim.

  • Ruby

    Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

  • Sapphire

    Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

  • FireRed

    Has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. It is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.

  • LeafGreen

    Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

  • Emerald

    A Persian's six bold whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in its vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

  • Diamond

    A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

  • Pearl

    A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

  • Platinum

    A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

  • HeartGold

    Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.

  • SoulSilver

    Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.

  • Black

    A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

  • White

    A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

  • Black 2

    A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

  • White 2

    A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

  • X

    Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

  • Y

    Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.

  • Omega Ruby

    Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

  • Sun

    Kantonian Form: It has a violent temperament. It will attack anything that looks it in the eye. Its sharp claws inflict deep wounds.
    Alolan Form: Its round face and smooth coat—softer than the most high-class velvet—have made this a very popular Pokémon in Alola.

  • Moon

    Kantonian Form: It has a high opinion of itself, although not to the same extent as the Alolan Persian. It's quite difficult to make friends with this Pokémon.
    Alolan Form: It looks down on everyone other than itself. Its preferred tactics are sucker punches and blindside attacks.

  • Ultra Sun

    Kantonian Form: Although the jewel on its forehead appears to be a different color than those of Alolan Persian, it’s mostly made of the same material.
    Alolan Form: In contrast to its lovely face, it’s so brutal that it tortures its weakened prey rather than finishing them off.

  • Ultra Moon

    Kantonian Form: This Pokémon is popular with rich people. It’s also targeted by hunters who are after the jewel in its forehead.
    Alolan Form: Its round face is a symbol of wealth. Persian that have bigger, plumper faces are considered more beautiful.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    Kantonian Form: The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
    Alolan Form: It has the classiest coat. The rippling of its fur in the heat of battle has a beauty all its own.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    Kantonian Form: The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
    Alolan Form: It has the classiest coat. The rippling of its fur in the heat of battle has a beauty all its own.

  • Sword

    Kantonian Form:Getting this prideful Pokémon to warm up to you takes a lot of effort, and it will claw at you the moment it gets annoyed.
    Alolan Form:The round face of Alolan Persian is considered to be a symbol of prosperity in the Alola region, so these Pokémon are very well cared for.

  • Shield

    Kantonian Form: Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain.
    Alolan Form:This Pokémon is one tough opponent. Not only does it have formidable physical abilities, but it's also not above fighting dirty.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It is a very haughty Pokémon. Among fans of Persian, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

  • Shining Pearl

    It is a very haughty Pokémon. Among fans of Persian, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

  • Scarlet

    Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

  • Violet

    It has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. This is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.


Stats[]

Kantonian form[]

Stats
HP
65
Attack
70
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
65
Sp. Def
65
Speed
115
Total
440

Alolan form[]

Stats
HP
65
Attack
60
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
75
Sp. Def
65
Speed
115
Total
440

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
1 Play Rough 90 90% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Physical
1 Switcheroo 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
6 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
9 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
14 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
17 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
22 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
25 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
32 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
37 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
44 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
49 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
56 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
61 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
65 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Play Rough 90 90% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
1 Switcheroo 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 2 1 ♥
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
6 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
9 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
14 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
17 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 3 0 ♥
22 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2 0 ♥
25 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 2 1 ♥
28 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 0 ♥
32 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Beauty 4 0 ♥
37 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
44 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 1 0 ♥
49 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 1 0 ♥
56 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 4 0 ♥
61 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
65 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Switcheroo 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
6 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
9 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
14 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
17 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
22 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
25 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
32 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
37 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
44 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
49 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
56 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
61 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
68 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Switcheroo 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cool 0
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
6 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 3
9 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
14 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
17 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
22 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2
25 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
32 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Beauty 3
37 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
44 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 0
49 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Beauty 2
56 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
61 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Beauty 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
11 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 3 ♥
20 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
29 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
38 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 3 ♥
46 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
53 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
59 Fake Out 40 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark
20 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
29 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark
38 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
46 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
53 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark
17 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
24 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
37 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
51 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM83 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 0
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM49 Snatch —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 2
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cute 2
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 1
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
TM49 Snatch —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 1 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM09 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 File:Type HOME.png [[type|]] Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark
TM50 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM16 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Persian can learn, refer to Meowth.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Gunk Shot USUM 120 80% 5 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Last Resort USUM 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Seed Bomb USUM 80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snatch USUM —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite USUM 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
Gunk Shot ORAS 120 80% 5 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Last Resort ORAS 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Seed Bomb ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Spite ORAS 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet  60 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
Foul Play  95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Gunk Shot  120 70% 5 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Last Resort  140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Seed Bomb  80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snatch  —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Uproar  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Gunk Shot  120 70% 5 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Cool 3
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3
Last Resort  130 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 0
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Seed Bomb  80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Smart 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Uproar  50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Defense Curl E —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Dream Eater FRLGEXD 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 2 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Nightmare XD 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 1 3 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

In the anime, Giovanni owns a Persian. This Persian is often found near Giovanni during his discussions with other Team Rocket members. Meowth from Team Rocket is jealous of this Persian because of the treatment it gets from Giovanni. Both Tyson's Meowth and Team Rocket's Meowth dislike Persian due to an event in their past.

Trivia[]

  • Although Persian is named after the cat breed, it does not share similarities with the breed of the same name. Its looks are largely based on a Siamese cat. Its Alolan form, however, shares its namesake's round head and flat face.
  • In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Persian is Pokémon Square's bank owner but is later replaced by Duskull in future Mystery Dungeon titles.
  • Alolan Persian received a massively negative response from the fanbase upon its reveal, largely due to its big round head and drowsy-looking eyes which drew comparisons to the famous comic-strip cat character, Garfield.
  • According to the Pokédex, Alolan Persian weighs a kilogram heavier and is three inches taller than the normal Persian (as opposed to Alolan Meowth who is the same height and weight).

Origin[]

Persian is based on large cats such as pumas and Siamese cats. Its association with elegance and royalty may be based on how cats were worshipped in ancient times particularly in Egypt.

Alolan Persian bears some features of its namesake breed as well as the "British Blue" variant of the British Shorthair. Its large fat head and flat face may be based on how inbreeding of purebred cats for certain traits causes genetic anomalies, as well as the tendency of pampered house cats becoming prone to obesity.

Etymology[]

Persian is a breed of a fancy cat.

Gallery[]

Kantonian Form[]

Alolan Form[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 275. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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